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Kyrene Aprende Middle School

A+Cutting Edge

777 N Desert Breeze Blvd, Chandler 85226

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-01719

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

92
Excellent

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 2, 2023 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Feb 29, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 4, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 2, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Aug 14, 2025 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 1, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Apr 1, 2026RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Report emailed. Work order previously submitted to install backflow prevention on Combi-Oven over summer.

2025

Aug 25, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Aug 14, 2025Routine2 priorityC

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Employee picked something up from the floor and put on gloves without washing hands, employee handled dirty equipment then put on gloves to handle food without washing hands. Manager reviewed hand washing with employees. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-203.14

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 8/25/25. No apparent back flow prevention valve on the waterlines to the Combi-Oven. Provide an approved backflow device prior to re-inspection. All testable backflow devices must be certified.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14 - Priority: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required

Apr 2, 2025Routine2 coreA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Packages of ground beef thawing in dry prep sink. Manager moved beef to the walk-in to properly thaw. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

No sneeze guards on the self-service salad bar containing open ready to eat salad items. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

2024

Sep 4, 2024RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 29, 2024RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety, was awarded an “A+” grade and had no Priority, no Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to Nadine. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Nadine Torres

2023

Aug 2, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a B Grade and had one Priority, one Priority Foundation and one Core violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to Nadine.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. No certified manager present . A CFM is required to be present whenever food is handled.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-RLC ,Signer: Nadine Torres

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash.........Employee wearing gloves left the kitchen through the back door and returned to the kitchen to continue food service, touching equipment, without washing hands. Had employee wash hands. Reviewed required hand washing and proper glove use with the manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision......No paper towels at the concession hand washing sink. Manager provided. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected.......The kitchen back door was propped open with the air curtain switched off. Manager had the air curtain turned back on. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →